It's May 4th, so you know what that means - Star Wars! The franchises' history with strategy games isn't as star-studded as other genres, but there's still some gems out there if you're looking for some action in a galaxy far, far away...

For some reason plagues are popular right now, and kill-humanity simulator Plague Inc. is reaping the unexpected benefits. If you're new to the game, we've got some tips & tricks to help you get started.

Editor Joe's managed to pry himself away from all of the food to let us know his thoughts on the year in the strategy gaming. It was a little bit on the safe side, but there were still plenty of surprise...

Google Stadia may present an intriguing opportunity in terms of the future of gaming, but is it doing anything for strategy gamers specifically? What games can we look forward to in this glorious new era?

Humankind was definitely one of the highlights of GamesCom 2019, and we decided to sit down and have a chat with Amplitude's General Manager to talk about why they're making a play for Civilization's crown.

Being in Early Access, Gloomhaven's digital is lacking in tutorials, and has a very intricate learning curve. We've put together some top tips to help you get to grips with this legendary tactical RPG...

Re-branding Shogun II's Fall of the Samurai DLC to be a Total War Saga game may feel like unnecessary tinkering, but it doesn't detract from the fact that is an excellent expansion that's the perfect template for what CA are trying to do with the Saga titles.

There's nothing quite as 'hype' as a really good trailer. Even amongst strategy games, there's been videos that have gotten us excited & pumped to play, even if the games themselves didn't always live up to the PR. Here's a selection of our favourite vids.

Paradox are trialling a new strategy in 2019 where they rotate through their DLC library for EU4, making one free for a week with a discount to buy. It reminds us of the demos of old, but we have to wonder how it will play out...

Despite Civ 6 about to get its second expansion, there are still plenty of people who still prefer to play Civ 4. Charles muses the why of it as he gets crushed for the umpteenth time by a psychotic AI opponent.

Whether you're using a Steam Controller or the ever-dependable plug-in 360 controller, there are plenty of excellent strategy games that work really well with a gamepad. Here's some of our favourites...

Total War Arena is Creative Assembly's answer to the blossoming multiplayer-focused strategy scene. Not quite a MOBA, but perhaps aspirations of one. Charles is here to introduce you to the game and its basics...

Crusader Kings 2 will go down in strategy gaming history as the game that made deep strategy experiences mainstream, and shaped much of what was to come. Five years on from its original release, we think it's time to lay this weary crusader to rest.

You know I always liked the anime, even the physical CCG, but I've had a love/hate relationship with all of the videogame iterations. Josh however, thinks the IP's latest release may propel the franchise into the top tier...

We're counting down the days until BSG Deadlock FTL's into our lives with some coverage from the game's beta. Marcello's been very impressed with it how it handles system-based design to offer an exceptional tactical experience...

Iron Tides - a Viking-styled turn-based strategy survival game - took an interesting approach as soon as it became known to the public. Headed up by Sam Raski and Carina Kom at the freshly named Crash Wave Studio, this tiny independent team decided to utilize three common self-publishing methods while...

It's rare that we get access to a game this early in development, and with an on-going Kickstarter no less. This is an experiment to try and analyse this project using the pre-alpha demo, which is essentially the proof of concept. Let us know what you think!

Newcomer Josh Brown has been playing this Viking themed Early Access title. Featuring resource management and 4X style gameplay, it's go some interesting ideas. There's still work to be done, though...

Marcello will be bringing you regular news briefings like this one, similar to what we do on The Wargamer and Pocket Tactics. Today's post focuses on his experiences at the Rezzed gaming show in London, UK.

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Dawn of War III approaches its unit roster as a mix of Company of Heroes 2 and the 40k franchise, focusing on a difference between quantity and quality. On one hand, you’ve got your standard units, built in traditional RTS fashion and meant to flood your enemies and control the map.

Dawn of War III approaches its unit roster as a mix of Company of Heroes 2 and the 40k franchise, focusing on a difference between quantity and quality. On one hand, you’ve got your standard units, built in traditional RTS fashion and meant to flood your enemies and control the map.

Dawn of War III approaches its unit roster as a mix of Company of Heroes 2 and the 40k franchise, focusing on a difference between quantity and quality. On one hand, you’ve got your standard units, built in traditional RTS fashion and meant to flood your enemies and control the map.